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Tag: Metric System

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Britain Signals Intent to Revert to the Imperial System

September 17, 2021September 17, 2021Jenny GrossComments Off on Britain Signals Intent to Revert to the Imperial System

The government announced plans to allow shops to sell produce in pounds and ounces, rather than using the metric system, as part of an effort to “capitalize on new Brexit freedoms.”

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The Kilogram Is Dead. Long Live the Kilogram!

November 16, 2018November 17, 2018XIAOZHI LIMComments Off on The Kilogram Is Dead. Long Live the Kilogram!

After a vote (and a century of research), the standard measure for mass is redefined, and the long reign of Le Grand K is ended.

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Tariff Rulings Inject New Uncertainty Into Trump Trade Strategy

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Trump Administration Targets Brazilian Judge for “Censorship”

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Friday Briefing: Trump Battles the Court

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White House Puts Cease-Fire Proposal to Hamas as Pressure on Israel Grows

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Some Glaciers Will Vanish No Matter What, Study Finds

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Some Glaciers Will Vanish No Matter What, Study Finds

May 29, 2025Rebecca Dzombak

Court Tariffs Ruling Upends Trump’s Trade Strategy

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